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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,211.73, 87,333.66 and 23,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,211.73, 87,333.66 and 23,175.99 is: 34,770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,211.73 : 87,333.66 = 23,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,211.73/87,333.66 = 23,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,211.73x = 87,333.66 × 23,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,211.73x = 2,024,044,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,044,030.82/58,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,770.38

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